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Gale Looks to Unmask the Next Librarian Superheroes

Gale, part of Cengage Learning, has announced the launch of the second annual Are you a Librarian Superhero? contest to recognize the often heroic efforts put forth by librarians around the country. Looking to build on the success of last year's contest, during which over 800 nominations were received, Gale is again calling on everyone - fellow librarians, library patrons, students and school administrators - to nominate a superhero librarian who is making a real difference for their library and community. A panel of Cengage Learning employees will choose the top four superhero librarians who will be recognized at the American Library Association's annual meeting. The winners will have a cartoon superhero character created in their likeness and, in the Gale booth at ALA, will be commemorated with cartoon figures, a comic strip and a celebration.

What: Gale Are You a Librarian Superhero? Contest

Submissions need to include basic information about their librarian - full name, library name, and most importantly, what is super about them.

Who: All public, special, school and academic librarians in the U.S. and Canada, and the patrons, colleagues and friends who believe they are superheroes.

When: Call for nominations is open February 1- March 31, 2012. Winners will be announced at the Gale booth during the American Library Association's annual meeting on June 21-26, 2012 in Anaheim, CA.

Why: Librarians go to extraordinary lengths every day for their patrons. To celebrate those feats of greatness and encourage others, Gale will honor librarians everywhere by unmasking just a few of the superheroes among us.